(ContentDesk) September 21, 2005 -- Loyal readers of investment expert John Mauldin's weekly e-letter "Thoughts from the Frontline" who have been waiting for details of his upcoming visit to Toronto have learned that Pro-Hedge Funds is hosting 2 opportunities for brokers/advisors and media to meet the celebrated investment guru and hear firsthand the investment philosophy chronicled in Mauldin's New York Times best seller "Bull's Eye Investing."
Mauldin, a widely recognized investment authority will share his insightful market forecast with Pro-Hedge guests in 2 limited seating events to be held at Mississauga's Living Arts Centre, Tuesday September 27th, 6:00PM, and Toronto's Le Royal Meridien King Edward, Wednesday September 28th, 4:30PM.
Mauldin, perhaps best known for his "Bulls Eye Investing" phenomenon (teaching investors how to navigate their way through a secular bear market using absolute return investments), recently forged a relationship with Pro-Hedge Funds, a leader in the alternative investment space and will play a lead role on the Pro-Hedge Investment Advisory Committee, providing his wealth of experience and expertise to research and due diligence in the firms primary objective of bringing the globes best hedge fund managers to the Canadian retail investor.Mauldin has established himself globally for his breadth of knowledge and his unique ability to present complex financial topics in a manner that is equally understandable to both the general populous and the industry professional, making him a good fit in supporting Pro-Hedge's commitment to raising education within its industry and the retail investment community at large.For further information: and/or to prearrange press interviews, kindly contact Colleen Curtis at (905) 273-7788.
AssetPage Ranks the Best and Worst Performing Asset Classes for 2005
Houston, TX (ContentDesk) January 6, 2006 -- Of the 32 asset classes tracked by AssetPage" a financial publisher specializing in asset class analytics, international emerging market stocks posted a leading 32.6% return in 2005, with almost two-thirds of that return coming in a blistering third quarter performance.
Emerging market stocks strong first place finish was not surprising since the asset class had performed well all year. Commodities, precious metals (gold), REITs, and international developed markets rounded out the top five best performing asset classes for 2005.In 2005, foreign stocks and alternative asset classes were the big stories as investors looked for returns other than in the idle U.S. stock market, according to Steven Sheldon, AssetPages Director of Research. Mid cap stocks were the only traditional asset class to post double-digit returns in 2005, Sheldon continued.
Fixed income asset classes performed the worst in 2005 with short term municipal...
AssetPage Ranks the Best and Worst Performing Asset Classes for 2005
Energy Hedge Fund Center Now Tracking 500 Hedge Funds in Energy & Environment
Houston, TX; New York, NY (ContentDesk) May 15, 2006 -- The Energy Hedge Fund Center, LLC (EHFC, www.energyhedgefunds.com) is now tracking over 500 hedge funds that have a substantial energy or environmental content in its Directory of Energy Hedge Funds. The number of energy hedge funds has steadily grown over the last 24-months as investor appetite for commodities generally and energy commodities specifically, has soared. The majority of energy hedge funds are either commodity trading or equity long/short funds with the most recent growth in commodity trading funds taking place in Europe. Over 5-percent of the hedge fund universe now has a good deal of exposure to energy via commodities, equities and debt, said Dr. Gary M. Vasey, Co-Principal of the Energy Hedge Fund Center LLC.
Many other hedge funds also have some energy exposure today marking the transition of energy from a ...
Energy Hedge Fund Center Now Tracking 500 Hedge Funds in Energy & Environment
Institutional Investing Forum Addresses the Evolution in Hedge Fund Investing
Washington, D.C. (ContentDesk via ContentDesk Direct) November 8, 2005 -- In its second successful year, the National Strategic Investment Dialogue convened in San Francisco on October 20 to discuss the challenges and complexities associated with successfully harnessing the power of hedge funds to maximize returns and reduce key areas of risk. The invitation-only sessions are part of a national initiative sponsored by Strategic Investment Group to promote candid, meaningful discussions among fiduciaries and leaders of the investment community on issues of vital importance to institutional investors. Participants have included a wide range of respected institutional investors, investment managers, investment advisors, academics, and regulatory experts. Hilda Ochoa-Brillembourg, President and CEO of Strategic Investment Group, says, We are proud to sponsor this effort to examine and debate important economic, financial and investment issues....
Institutional Investing Forum Addresses the Evolution in Hedge Fund Investing
Introduction to Absolute Return Funds
Absolute Return Funds are internationally known as Hedge Funds.
Hedge Funds are often deemed high risk/high return investment products.
This is because they have gained notoriety for making rich investors, like George Soros, John Henry & others, very rich.
Hedge Funds use diverse investment strategies, so are typically deemed out-of-reach to the average investor.
In fact, Absolute Return Funds are deemed to have the same volatility of bonds but with a much higher rate of return.In this article you will discover:
Traditional investment funds tend to invest directly into stocks, which may go either up or down.
Absolute Return...
Hedge Connection Registers 100th Hedge Fund Member--New Service Helps Hedge Funds Meet Investors
New York, NY (ContentDesk) April 18, 2006 -- Hedge Connection Inc. (Hedge Connection), the first web-based investor introduction service, today announces that it has achieved an important milestone with the registration of its 100th hedge fund member.Lisa Vioni, the founder and President of Hedge Connection said, We are pleased to welcome our 100th hedge fund member to Hedge Connection. Hedge Connection is the only service available that provides hedge fund managers direct access to investors.
Our 500+ investor members and 100 hedge fund members are using our platform to source ideas and build relationships.
Hedge funds representing all strategies and sizes have joined recognizing the value of our service."Launched in October of 2005, Hedge Connection serves the needs of hedge funds looking to meet investors and qualified investors looking for hedge fund investments.
Hedge Funds pay a low annual membership fee to join Hedge Connection while qualified...
THE BIG SECRET THE MUTUAL FUNDS DON?T WANT YOU TO KNOW?INDEXING!
Non-indexed mutual funds try to keep it secret that actively managed mutual very funds rarely do better stock market indexes. The higher fees of the managed funds really make it hard for these funds to out compete indexed funds. Smart financial journalists occasionally rat out fund managers for not educating the public in this regard. When this happens the mutual fund managers make a feeble attempt at self defense by pointing to something called the 5% rule. This rule says that for a fund to market itself as diversified it cannot have more than 5% of 75% of the funds total assets in a single stock.
In other words, a fund can have 25% of its holdings in a single stock, but the remaining 75% must follow the 5% rule. The 5% rule was created by the Investment Company Act Requirement. Fund managers claim that this hampers their performance instead of admitting that they are in the business just to clip you for high fees while the mutual fund under-performs the general market. The truth...
THE BIG SECRET THE MUTUAL FUNDS DON?T WANT YOU TO KNOW?INDEXING!
LCD Cell Phones ? View and Experience Things Differently!
LCD cell phones are cell phones with LCD displays. LCD means "Liquid Crystal Display"?it's your phone's screen (but not all phones have equivalent screens). No doubt, there is a huge demand in the market for LCD mobile phones, as they go above and beyond the duty of calls. They let you snap pictures, play games, listen to music, and send better and longer text messages?all in a clearer and better way. Continuing with its innovative line of products, Samsung is here once again with its new...
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Isuzu Amigo: Claiming Its Right to Fame
The automobile market was actually monopolized in the 1980s by full size sport utility vehicles. However, come the spring of 1989, in the midst of all those full size SUVs came a compact SUV. It was a sporty mini SUV. It was the Isuzu Amigo.
It came both in a two wheel drive and a four wheel drive.
There also were two choices for the engine. The two wheel drive is matched to the 2.3 liter engine with four cylinders and can produce some 96 units of horsepower. As...
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New Home Loan - 3 Tips To Speed Up The Mortgage Loan Approval Process
Imagine this: you've found the perfect house, and feel lucky because the interest rates happen to be at an all time low. So you submit your mortgage loan application, and then?wait. The next week, interest rates go up a point, but you're still waiting. Another point would mean a significant amount in the monthly payment you will pay, and you groan when you open the newspaper and find that indeed it has gone up again.Can this be avoided?Luckily, there are some steps that you can take to speed up...
New York Times Best Selling Author John Mauldin Visits GTA Hedge funds New Home Loan - 3 Tips To Speed Up The Mortgage Loan Approval Process
Fountain of Youth Discovered in Florida
(ContentDesk) November 1, 2005 -- Travel back to 1808 when naval officer Stephen Hathorne is shipwrecked on the coast of what was then La Florida, a Spanish colony. He meets three natives there that lead him on a trek past St. Augustine to find an old family friend who now, with centuries-old native allies, guards the spring whose properties have kept them alive for so long. There, Hathorne is launched into the future to discover love and ultimately, danger as he exposes an evil plot to destroy...
New York Times Best Selling Author John Mauldin Visits GTA
New York Times Best Selling Author John Mauldin Visits GTA Hedge funds 
ConversionCenter.com Specializes in Customer Service and Conversion Van Sales on Website
ConversionCenter.com, the internet's site with the most conversion vans, trucks and SUV's for sale, announces the addition of the "Chat Live Now" feature to their website. This personalized feature continues to distinguish ConversionCenter.com, as the conversion van industry's leading online classified, helping...
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